Canadian Premium Milk Chocolate Slab from Japan
Large rectangular milk chocolate slab meeting ≥32% milk solids requirement, produced in Canadian facilities qualifying for USMCA note 8(b)(2) preferential treatment. Classified 9823.08.09 as unfilled milk chocolate slabs/bars under originating Canadian goods provisions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Maintain ≥32% milk solids with certificates of analysis; use USMCA origin certification; watch weight declarations for block vs slab distinctions